Need help in Fort Worth, Texas

[Belky]

Exactly one year ago my 9 yr old son started suffering daily headaches. He would repeatedly move his head and neck from side to side and explained to me that his neck felt tense and the movement relieved the feeling. I thought the movements were a product of the headaches but when I saw a Neurologist she mentioned the movement was probably just a tic not related to the headache. I did not pay much attention to her comment as my focus was at the time to help him find relief for the headaches. I did not want him on the anti hypertensive medication she recommended for the headaches so she told me there was not much she could help me with. We went home and I began to help him find ways of coping with pain. Six months later (still daily headaches)he began stretching his right arm often. When I asked him why, he simply stated it felt good. Stretching does feel good so I did not worry too much. Three months ago I saw him puff out his belly a few times in a row, I asked him about it and again he stated that his tummy area felt "tight" and puffing out his belly "felt good". That is when a red flag went up for me. He was now periodically moving the neck, stretching the arm and puffing out the belly. I began to do research on tics. What I read scared me silly. Then I noticed my youngest (5 yrs old.) started to display a tic about a week ago . He opens his mouth wide every once in a while. I am feeling overwhelmed with worry but really believe I must continue to research until I get to the bottom of this. Their tics do not interfere with their lives and are not very noticeable at this point. They are not displaying any symptoms of the conditions that sometimes accompany Tic disorders like ADD or OCD and have no learning disabilities.

 

I purchased the Kindle edition of Natural Treatments for Tics & Tourette's: A Patient and Family Guide and just last night finished chapter two. I would like them to see an environmental doctor but cannot seem to find one in my area that mentions working with tic disorders. Does anyone know of a good one in the DFW area? I live in North Fort Worth but am willing to travel to Dallas or surrounding areas if need be.

 

Sorry for the long post!

 

Thanks,

[Chemar]

Hi

I don't know any doctors in your area but just wanted to welcome you to the forum

 

Great that you are reading Sheila's book. Do also take a look through the Helpful Threads summary pinned to the top of this forum

 

Hope you find the answers you need.

all the best

[Cj60]

Exactly one year ago my 9 yr old son started suffering daily headaches. He would repeatedly move his head and neck from side to side and explained to me that his neck felt tense and the movement relieved the feeling. I thought the movements were a product of the headaches but when I saw a Neurologist she mentioned the movement was probably just a tic not related to the headache. I did not pay much attention to her comment as my focus was at the time to help him find relief for the headaches. I did not want him on the anti hypertensive medication she recommended for the headaches so she told me there was not much she could help me with. We went home and I began to help him find ways of coping with pain. Six months later (still daily headaches)he began stretching his right arm often. When I asked him why, he simply stated it felt good. Stretching does feel good so I did not worry too much. Three months ago I saw him puff out his belly a few times in a row, I asked him about it and again he stated that his tummy area felt "tight" and puffing out his belly "felt good". That is when a red flag went up for me. He was now periodically moving the neck, stretching the arm and puffing out the belly. I began to do research on tics. What I read scared me silly. Then I noticed my youngest (5 yrs old.) started to display a tic about a week ago . He opens his mouth wide every once in a while. I am feeling overwhelmed with worry but really believe I must continue to research until I get to the bottom of this. Their tics do not interfere with their lives and are not very noticeable at this point. They are not displaying any symptoms of the conditions that sometimes accompany Tic disorders like ADD or OCD and have no learning disabilities.

 

I purchased the Kindle edition of Natural Treatments for Tics & Tourette's: A Patient and Family Guide and just last night finished chapter two. I would like them to see an environmental doctor but cannot seem to find one in my area that mentions working with tic disorders. Does anyone know of a good one in the DFW area? I live in North Fort Worth but am willing to travel to Dallas or surrounding areas if need be.

 

Sorry for the long post!

 

Thanks,

 

This link identifies a couple possibilities in that area:

 

http://www.aaemonline.org

 

- Chris

[bubiem]

Hello Belky, I am in the area and have worked with The Kotsanis Institute(Dr. Kotsanis)and Howard Lang D.O.

Also a new center called Brain Balance opened in the Southlake area. However I have not used their services.

Hope this helps.

[texanmom]

Hi Belky,

 

Did you find a doctor you liked in your area? I am in College Station and so will most likely be traveling to Dallas, Houston or Austin. Our pediatrician referred us to a pediatric neurologist in Austin for my 7 year old daughter--mostly vocal tics. I'm almost done with the ACN book on natural treatment on tics though--and would like for her to see an environmental physcian. I also searched the link provided on the web site and haven't seen any specific mention of tic disorders.

[WorriedDADNMOM]

Belky, welcome!!!! You are in the right place. For us, after starting DAN protocol for tics, behavioral and neuro-psych stuff, in every way, shape and form our dd improved. So when you say it does not interfere with their life, there may be more that you are not seeing--------just my opinion. We truely felt horrible for our ignorance regarding all our dd's issues. It was not until the tic and other movements came that we began to dig in and try to understand our dd with regard to all her issues-----both physically, emotionally and mentally. Like we said, so many things improved....things we did not even see until she started improvement.

 

I can't reccommend anyone in your area, but I found this doc on this site and his overall approach is similar to our DAN doc. Comprehensive overview of the body------1) Eliminate infections 2) Eliminate immune triggers ----allergies to foods,pets, etc....3) Supplement vitamins and minerals where lacking. 4) Supplement vitamins and minerals and other antivirals during infections to both bacteria and viruses.

 

http://www.drkendalstewart.com/

 

 

 

Hope this helps.